Annalise Rivas

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About Annalise Rivas

My professional passion is to bring excellence to the field of language instruction, whether through teaching in a classroom setting, encouraging the work of student exchange programs and other higher education governing bodies, or enriching the field of foreign language education through research and textbook development.I have experience in multiple aspects of higher education and in foreign and second language instruction. My doctorate is focused on the field of Applied Literature concentrating on the uses of authentic materials in foreign language instruction. I have taught both Russian as a foreign language in the classroom and to individual students whose goals have ranged from personal enrichment to professional proficiency. Additionally, I have teaching experience in English as a foreign language both in classroom settings and to individual students. My classroom instruction also extends to teaching linguistics to future English language instructors. In addition to studying and teaching languages, I have served in multiple Program Manager positions for study abroad programs ranging from intensive summer programs to semester- and year-long exchange programs spanning multiple countries and languages across the globe. Additionally, I have experience working with faculty as an administrator at a large research institution and in conducting research for academic and non-profit job seekers. I also spent two years in government service working at an overseas embassy where I focused on educational liaison, language assistance, and adjustment orientation. My primary employment interests include:• Foreign Language Education• Student and Faculty Educational & Cultural Exchanges• Higher Education Support & Administration• Production & Editing of Educational & Government PublicationsIf you would like to learn more about my experience or expertise, I invite you to contact me through LinkdIn messages.